If this heat doesn’t send me into early labor, working like a dog certainly should. It was my own fault for putting so much off, but it’s hard when you’re pregnant and moving like a grizzly bear that’s been shot in the butt by a tranquilizer, and also while you’re caring for a very busy toddler. While my appointment last week did throw me into a tailspin of worry, and in between the ultrasound and waiting to see the doctor I shed a few frustrated tears because Max CAN NOT COME EARLY since I am so not ready, but those fears have really subsided as I realize it’s all just a guesstimate, and I really have no say in the matter. My doctor did give me two possibilities and that one would probably be definite: either Max will come early (YIPES!) or he will arrive on time and be bigger than Conner (this was the part where my lady bits shrieked in horror). The former definitely sounds better than the latter, but I really do believe in God’s perfect timing and so my prayers have shifted to just asking that I be ready whenever and however it happens. And that I am not ripped from stem to stern. Yowsa. Buying clothes for my baby boy definitely helps take the edge off of his imminent birth - so cute!
Conner’s been going through a rough spot now and for moms of toddlers, please tell me they get over themselves? I swear I feel like I’m dealing with a teenager. One minute he wants to kiss all over me and can’t get enough of me and literally the next minute he is disgusted at my presence, utterly annoyed that I am breathing the same air as him. Emotions are certainly running high around here as I want to just enjoy these final days of it being just the two of us but it’s hard. I know it’s growing pains and I need to be patient but I thought we were over a lot of this last summer. Parenting is hard!
One huge bummer with me trying to get all the nitty-gritties done before the baby is I’ve had zero time to craft. I did make some burp cloths for Max, but that’s the extent of my crafting. I was hoping to go out with a bang, since I knew that would be the first thing to take the back-burner once he arrived but that is not the case. Ah well, I suppose I’ll survive. I leave you with some pictures that my good friend Amy Martin took of us about a month ago. I count myself so lucky to be surrounded by such talent and appreciate her taking the time. Thanks so much Amy - we love them!
Just the three of us (for now)
Conner, you look like you’re up to something
He’s such a ladykiller
I could eat that face right off
Me and the babydaddy
Tim quoting 30 Rock to me - does it every time
AmyG says:
Those pictures are awesome!! I agree, Conner is definitely a ladykiller! So handsome!
June 12th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Elizabeth says:
Beautiful!!
I’m praying for you, Can!
June 12th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Kacey says:
Oh my gosh - seriously great pictures!
P.S. You’ll be fine.
June 12th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
bee says:
Ohmygosh, those pictures are sooo good!
June 12th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Melany says:
I love the photos. You really are lucky to have such talented friends
That Connor is way too handsome for the good of all girls.
Parenting doesn’t get easier. I don’t know if you read my blog but I don’t know what to do either. I miss my boys. The one I know he is.
June 12th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
pinkmommy says:
Those pictures are AMAZING!
And, don’t worry, Max won’t care if everything isn’t just right when he gets here. As long as he has a place to poop and sleep he will be happy!
June 13th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Toni says:
LOVE LOVE LOVE those pictures!
You are blessed with a beautiful family!!
June 13th, 2008 at 11:43 am
natalie says:
oh, the pictures are amazing. can’t wait to ‘meet’ little max.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
oh amanda says:
The pictures are so good I have tears in my eyes…or is that just hormones?! Anyway, they are bea-u-tiful!
And yes…2 year old drama. We’re livin’ it over here, too. *sigh*
June 13th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Holli says:
And I thought three months was hard
It gets harder and not easier? yikes! Your family is beautiful and the pictures really capture the essence of everyone’s personalities. I know you’ll do great during delivery whichever route you go.
June 13th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Cara says:
Awww, those pictures are so sweet. Conner is so handsome, I can’t wait to see Max. Your family is so blessed….and let me just add that aiden kisses my face off and then screams because I like to sing and dance to the theme songs to his cartoons. *Big sigh* They learn so young
June 14th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Heather Glerum says:
Beautiful photos!!! Can’t wait to see future pictures of the family when all faces are exposed! (take your time for now though, Max) Couldn’t you put him on a diet or something??? lol….. Lord knows I would have to prevent the 10.15 and 12.1 pounders I rolled around with come my 9th month! Thanks for the updates! I’ll be looking for more in the months and days to come!
June 14th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Emily says:
Those pictures are amazing! You do have some talented friends. Can’t wait to see what a cutie Max will be!
June 15th, 2008 at 5:51 am
nana grahl says:
Candace…what precious, precious pictures…we want one of each! Conner looks so much like “the babydaddy” when he was little! We can’t wait to come up and be with you all as Max enters into this world. I know it will be a very special time. It always is for us!
Love,
Papa and Nana Grahl
June 15th, 2008 at 7:36 am
joy says:
love the pictures Candace. You guys look amazing. Conner is such a lady killa fo sho.. I love the one of Tim about to kiss you. you look adorable. ahh..
June 16th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Amy Martin says:
Awwww!! I’m glad you got the CD. I’ve had a couple get lost in the mail, so it’s good to know they got there!
Love you and can’t wait to meet Max!!!
June 17th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Rebecca says:
Such a beautiful family! And i can’t wait to see the new addition!
June 18th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
futuregirl says:
Those are amazing photos. Amy is so talented. What an awesome friend!
June 19th, 2008 at 8:07 pm